Construction Project Engineer

Description

• Provide technical information to project supervisors to ensure compliance with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Support the Project Manager with project responsibilities, including overseeing schedules and budgets.
• Assist in procurement activities, tracking long lead times, and coordinating materials and owner-supplied equipment.
• Maintain project quality control by inspecting work and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Work alongside the Project Manager, Superintendent, and subcontractors to coordinate, create, update, and distribute project schedules.
• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating with government and municipal agencies for permit submissions and approvals.
• Support projects buy-out and estimating efforts, including value engineering, constructability reviews, and logistics planning.
• Participate in project closeout activities, including punch list management, the creation of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) packages, and system start-up procedures.
• Coordinate and communicate with owners and consultants, preparing timely status reports and hot lists. Work closely with Hillwood Investment Properties and Hillwood Properties to ensure Hillwood Construction Services meets goals and requirements set forth by Hillwood Development and its clients.
• Maintain and coordinate the review, approval, and distribution of project documents, including project logs, submittals, shop drawings, transmittals, and current drawings.
• Assist with project pre-construction planning, including organizing and facilitating pre-construction, subcontractor, Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC), and city meetings. Prepare and maintain meeting minutes.

Requirements

• Passion for construction industry and on-site work required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with executive-level clients and internal teams.
• Relevant internship experience in commercial or industrial construction, estimating, or project management will be considered for candidates with less full-time experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with an open and willing attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Exceptional analytical skills, particularly in budgeting, estimating, and cost analysis.
• **TRAVELING WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE. *
• Bachelor’s degree in building construction science, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Exposure to fieldwork, project coordination, and construction processes through internships, co-op programs, or academic projects is highly desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Preferably 1-5 years of experience, ideally gained within commercial general contractor in an estimator, project engineer, or related position; recent graduates will also be considered.
• Experience with construction project management software is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in construction management software, estimating tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at construction sites.
• Strong organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and applying blueprints and job specifications; understands construction methodologies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance